The Los Angeles Dodgers are keeping their fingers crossed that Shohei Ohtani’s recent knee inflammation won’t turn into a major setback. While optimism surrounds the situation, the potential implications of this ailment have certainly caught the team’s attention.
On the latest episode of the Dodgers Post podcast, California Post baseball writers Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris delve into the ramifications of Ohtani’s early departure from Thursday’s game against Pittsburgh due to his knee issue. They explore whether this injury should lead the Dodgers to reconsider how they utilize Ohtani in his dual role this season.
The discussion touches on possible strategies to ease Ohtani’s workload while highlighting the importance of maintaining his dual-threat capabilities. Not only is his comprehensive role vital to the Dodgers’ current season aspirations, but it also holds significant value in the context of Ohtani’s remarkable career trajectory.
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Later, they go over the rest of the team’s series win in Pittsburgh, as well as other injuries to Justin Wrobleski and Will Smith.
They also open up the mailbag and answer some questions and comments from the audience, before finishing up with predictions for this coming week and Dodgers trivia as usual.
Also, Jack details his train trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago (from his room aboard Amtrak’s Floridian line).
All that and more, on the latest episode of the Dodgers Post podcast.